Who Will Reach the Bottom First?

called the brachistochrone curve.

A curve that starts very steep and then flattens out actually allows an object to reach the end faster than a straight line.

The extra speed gained at the start on slide 4 more than makes up for the slight curve at the end.

Therefore, because of the rapid acceleration at the very beginning, person 4 will reach the bottom first.

So, the logical and correct answer is person number 4!